By JANA SHECKLER | Published: AUGUST 23 2011
Over the 7 Year Examination Time Limit?
Most states require you to complete all 3 steps of the USMLE or other qualifying examination within 7 years of taking or passing the first step. Many of those states extend the time limit to 10 years if you hold both an MD and PhD degree.
These are the states with time limit rules greater than 7 years along with their minimum required years of US postgraduate training:
California - 10 year rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required.
Kansas - 10 year rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required in US (1 additional year required in foreign country or US for FMG).
Maryland - 10 year rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required.
Ohio - 10 year rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required.
Oklahoma - 10 year rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required.
Delaware - no rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required.
Florida - no rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required.
Louisiana - no rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required.
New York - no rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required.
New Jersey - might accept a waiver, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required.
Connecticut - no rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required.
Virginia - 10 year rule, 1 year for US, 2 years for FMG of PGT required unless American Board Certified.
